THE WALL STREET JOURNAL: A Split in the Fed, Falling Investment, and a Hidden Tax on Everyone

An analysis by The Wall Street Journal reveals the truth behind the 3% U.S. GDP growth: how a statistical trick and a 30% drop in imports mask a real decline in private investment by 15.6%.
Find out why Ford reported an $800 million loss, while Nissan, Porsche, and Mercedes-Benz are lowering their forecasts due to trade tariffs.
The Federal Reserve experienced a historic internal split — the first since 1993 — as tariffs are now being used as political weapons against Brazil.
The big question: What will happen to the economy when the illusion fades?

00:00:00 – Introduction: How tariffs are reshaping economic reality
00:00:30 – Fed’s interest rate decision and the historic split within the board
00:01:27 – The illusion of 3% GDP growth: What’s the statistical trick?
00:02:38 – The real data: Declining investments and weak consumer demand
00:03:06 – How tariffs hurt companies: Ford, Nissan, Porsche
00:04:10 – Tariffs as political weapons: The case of Brazil
00:04:46 – Conclusion: Growth instability and future risks for business